14122 Landscape Architect I
Landscape Architect I
In this position, you will provide professional expertise to the department; participate in the review of proposed developments in the City which would include Landscape Plans, Irrigation Plans, and specifications. You will conduct site visits and provide construction administration to ensure conformance with City standards. This position will also write and research landscape code amendments, work with internal and external divisions and make recommendations for creative design solutions.
Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:
- Review landscape and irrigation plans submitted during the City entitlement process
- Use and interpret detailed land-use code and landscape regulations
- Analyze detailed site, landscape, irrigation, and grading plans for compliance with city regulations
- Conduct on-site landscape inspections to confirm compliance with the approved final landscape and irrigation plans prior to Certificate of Occupancy or financial assurance funds release
- Review and coordinate all required financial assurance documents and procedures
- Work jointly with planning staff and other divisions to ensure all reviews of final landscape and irrigation plans comply with zoning code requirements
- Work with citizens to discuss landscape performance and design specifications and work with developers and advise on landscape and improvement proposals
- Coordinate with applicants and effectively communicate design specifications to ensure compliance with established City requirements
- Conduct post-site inspections to determine if the landscape is living and if any code enforcement cases need to be opened
- Conduct site inspection for hillside overlay properties to ensure compliance with limit of disturbance fencing, landscape retention or removal, onsite grading, and preservation areas
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- A wide degree of creativity and sound judgment to plan and accomplish goals
- Knowledge of the practices, procedures, and planning principles of landscape architecture, specifically public sector project review and management
- Comfortability with software including Microsoft Office and ArcGIS
- The ability to think logically and strategically to make immediate decisions
- The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in landscape architecture, architecture, or a related field. One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
- Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
Ideal candidates will also have: Landscape architecture experience
- Experience in the review of site plan submittals for compliance with landscape, and/or local zoning standards.
- Familiarity with regulating zoning code and related policies
- Professional horticulture experience
- Registration as a Landscape Architect in the State of Colorado